RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Day 1)

Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Code: PB2-1

This course is taking place over two days - 7th & 8th November 2026

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

Required experience:  None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating

Minimum duration:  2 days

Minimum age:  12 (candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate)

Content:  Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard

Certificate issuing criteria:  Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft

Format:  Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements.

Last updated 4:20am on 1 July 2026